Gerund Phrase

What is a gerund phrase? Though the term might sound a bit intimidating, it really is simple. Here, we’ll take a close look at gerund phrases and provide several examples so you can easily recognize them and use them to create interesting sentences.

Decoding the Gerund Phrase

Time for a quick refresher: A gerund is a noun formed with a verb ending in ing. Words like swimming, tying, dreaming, eating, fishing, and drinking can all be used as gerunds.

Now that we’ve refreshed your memory, let’s take a look at the gerund phrase. A gerund phrase always follows these rules:

Gerund phrases always start with gerunds

Gerund phrases always include modifiers and often include other objects